Kismet
10-13-2014, 01:45 PM
Took this abused 110 in as part of a swap. It is running reliably (at the moment), but now have couple of questions
Front forks are bent in a bit; no crimp in the metal, but straightening them out would move the foot-print out about 2 inches. I'm told a come-along will serve to pull them out, but I'm not sure what I would gain by doing that.
Would I gain much more control by straightening them? I drive slowly on the machine. I have some concerns about the steering head bearings being stressed as I pull the axle out.
AND, the 110 came without a headlight nacelle or lights. Is there any cheap-n'-easy fix for this? I would not be riding at night, but if I go out to a deer stand and come home at dusk, I'd like to see the road.
Right now there's a flashlight hose-clamped to the front rack. I believe the 1980 is a six volt system.
I'm on a very restricted budget, so I'm hoping there are inexpensive ways to address these issues.
Thank you for your courtesy.
Kis
Front forks are bent in a bit; no crimp in the metal, but straightening them out would move the foot-print out about 2 inches. I'm told a come-along will serve to pull them out, but I'm not sure what I would gain by doing that.
Would I gain much more control by straightening them? I drive slowly on the machine. I have some concerns about the steering head bearings being stressed as I pull the axle out.
AND, the 110 came without a headlight nacelle or lights. Is there any cheap-n'-easy fix for this? I would not be riding at night, but if I go out to a deer stand and come home at dusk, I'd like to see the road.
Right now there's a flashlight hose-clamped to the front rack. I believe the 1980 is a six volt system.
I'm on a very restricted budget, so I'm hoping there are inexpensive ways to address these issues.
Thank you for your courtesy.
Kis